Salzburg City Tour with a historian
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Highlights

  • Explore the medieval charm of Salzburg’s Burgher Town and its unique Getreidegasse passage ways.
  • Discover Mozart’s Birthplace and Festival Halls during a guided tour with a historian.
  • Learn about St. Peter Monastery, dating back to 696 AD, and its historical significance.
  • Gain insights into local customs, traditions, and Salzburg's enviable musical heritage.
  • Uncover the true story of The Sound of Music’s Trapp family during your visit.

Your Experience

This walk starts with an exploration of Salzburg’s Burgher Town, featuring its narrow, crooked little streets and the unique passage ways of the so-called „Getreidegasse.“ The commercial center retains its medieval charm, contrasting with the great spacious Baroque architecture.

Historical Insights

You will pass by Mozart’s Birthplace and the Festival Halls before reaching the monastery of the Benedictines called St. Peter – dating back to 696 AC. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about Salzburg’s medieval salt commerce and medical innovations, as well as tales from the childhoods of Wolfgang and Nannerl Mozart, and the life story of Michael Haydn.

Cultural Experience

By the end of the walk, visitors will understand local customs and traditions, cultural and political history, and Salzburg’s enviable musical heritage. You'll also learn about the true story of the global movie classic The Sound of Music's Trapp family, one of the authentically great refugee tales of the second world war.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of Coffeehouse Salzburg, Linzergasse 39. (Coffee House Salzburg, Linzer Gasse, Salzburg, Austria)

Tour Details

The tour is available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday. Duration: Lasts 2 hours 30 minutes.

Must Know

  • Please refer to your voucher for final information regarding meeting points, pick-up locations, and pick-up time
  • Meeting point description: Meet your guide in front of Coffeehouse Salzburg, Linzergasse 39.(Coffee House Salzburg, Linzer Gasse, Salzburg, Austria)
  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 12 participants

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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